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I'm fond of MasterSplinter.
(Philosophical ramblings follow...)
I don't think the question he's asking is a simple one, either. Yes, he specifically may have 'bused n' 'bused 'till his serotonin receptors were near popping out of his head for relief, but I think that, in general, we all struggle with being genuine. Who we think we are to ourselves should ideally be all that matters, but in practice we look to others' opinions when we define our identity. We're social animals; we can't function without existing in a society that appraises us. It's only natural to be disturbed when a drug like MDMA comes along and throws all of those carefully constructed social checks and balances to the wind...on one hand it's refreshing, but on the other we've been trained to live in a world of hesitation, second-guessing, and fear. Expecting someone to feel completely at home in this bold new reality of being able to freely speak your mind is asking a lot. 8)
(...done!)
I agree with most people here so far: being amongst friends, having a good attitude, and not letting the novelty of the experience fade through abuse are all important to viewing your fellow party-goers in a positive light.
(Philosophical ramblings follow...)
I don't think the question he's asking is a simple one, either. Yes, he specifically may have 'bused n' 'bused 'till his serotonin receptors were near popping out of his head for relief, but I think that, in general, we all struggle with being genuine. Who we think we are to ourselves should ideally be all that matters, but in practice we look to others' opinions when we define our identity. We're social animals; we can't function without existing in a society that appraises us. It's only natural to be disturbed when a drug like MDMA comes along and throws all of those carefully constructed social checks and balances to the wind...on one hand it's refreshing, but on the other we've been trained to live in a world of hesitation, second-guessing, and fear. Expecting someone to feel completely at home in this bold new reality of being able to freely speak your mind is asking a lot. 8)
(...done!)
I agree with most people here so far: being amongst friends, having a good attitude, and not letting the novelty of the experience fade through abuse are all important to viewing your fellow party-goers in a positive light.